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Mahrouz Saei has been appointed as the head coach of Iran’s national women’s taekwondo team, succeeding Minoo Maddah, who resigned earlier this year. Saei, a former bronze medalist from the 2006 Asian Games, brings significant experience to the role. Her leadership aims to enhance athlete performance through rigorous training, mental toughness, and team cohesion, while also focusing on developing young talents. Assisting her are Niloofar Samadian and Shima Khalil Arjmandi. Saei’s strategic vision is expected to revitalize the team and improve their performance in international competitions, marking a promising future for women’s taekwondo in Iran.
Iran’s women’s futsal team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Japan in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup, hindering their championship aspirations. Head coach Forouzan Soleimani expressed disappointment over conceding an early goal, which impacted the team’s morale. Despite their struggles, Iran improved significantly in the second half. Soleimani remains optimistic about the upcoming World Cup, emphasizing the need for mental resilience and learning from this experience. As they prepare for a crucial match against China, the team aims to refine strategies and showcase their capabilities, turning this setback into an opportunity for growth and success in future competitions.
Elham Salehi of Iran won a gold medal in the Women’s Javelin Throw F54 Final at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships with a throw of 17.06 meters. This victory highlights the rising talent in para-athletics. Mexican athletes also excelled, with Alondra Salazar taking silver and Rebeca Citlaly Cortes earning bronze in the same event. Iranian shot putters Amir Hossein Alipour and Mahdi Olad secured gold and silver in the Men’s Shot Put F11 category. The championships feature 186 events, showcasing the inclusivity of para-athletics and inspiring future athletes through remarkable performances.
Iran’s U-17 team achieved a remarkable victory at the 2025 World Beach Wrestling Championships in Greece, securing the championship title with a total of 80 points. The team earned two gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals, with standout performances from Yousef Hosseinpouran and Mohammad Mehdi Fotouhi in the 70kg and 90kg categories, respectively. Ilia Vaghari also contributed a silver in the 70kg event. The event, held at the scenic Aloha Beach Bar, highlighted the growing popularity of beach wrestling and provided a platform for cultural exchange among competitors. The Iranian team’s success inspires future wrestlers.
Mehdi Taremi, the Inter Milan striker, is attracting significant interest as the transfer deadline approaches. Olympiacos is reportedly making strong efforts to secure his signature, amidst competition from Leeds United, Fulham, Lille, and Sassuolo. Although Brazilian clubs Botafogo and Flamengo previously pursued him, Taremi prefers to stay in Europe. His impressive performances have made him a sought-after player, and Inter Milan is under pressure to finalize his future, either through a sale or contract extension. Taremi’s transfer saga is closely watched, with Olympiacos potentially enhancing their squad significantly by acquiring him.
Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi has joined Olympiacos from Inter Milan, taking the No. 56 shirt. The 33-year-old has had a notable career, making 43 appearances for Inter, scoring three goals and providing nine assists. His impressive stint at FC Porto (2020-2024) saw him score 91 goals and assist 56 times in 182 matches, earning multiple titles. Taremi gained fame in the Champions League for a remarkable goal against Chelsea. With 95 caps and 56 goals for Iran, he has participated in two World Cups. Fans hope his experience will elevate Olympiacos in the Greek Super League.